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Oowikapun

How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians

This book is a fascinating account of the early Christian missionaries who ventured into the wilds of western Canada to bring the Gospel to the indigenous people. It tells the story of Oowikapun, a young Cree man who became the first Christian convert among his people. Full of adventures and encounters with wildlife, this book is a window into a little-known chapter of Canadian history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.